Motorola Qip25003 Manual

 QIP2500 User Guide 
 
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INTRODUCTION  
Item Description 
1 RF IN – Connects to and receives a cable signal from your service 
provider 
2 TO TV/VCR – Connects to a TV or VCR 
3 DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL – Connects to a digital A/V receiver 
(optional) 
4 AUDIO OUT TO TV – RCA stereo outputs (R/L) that connect to your 
TV 
5 AUDIO OUT TO VCR – RCA stereo outputs (R/L) that connect to 
your VCR 
6 DATA – Serial data interface (check with your service provider 
before connecting any device to this port) 
7...

  
 
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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL – EXAMPLE ONLY 
 
Use a remote control to operat e the QIP2500, TV, and VCR.  
Your remote control is provided by  your local service provider and may 
be different from the example shown here.  
The remote control must be programmed for use. If your service 
provider has not programmed your remo te control, refer to the remote 
control instruction guide supplied by  your service provider for setup and 
operation instructions.  
 
 
  

 QIP2500 User Guide 
 
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BASIC OPERATION 
Turning Power On and Off 
Press POWER on  the front panel to turn the  set-top on or off. When using 
the remote control, be sure you press 
CABLE before pressing POWER. 
Changing Channels 
You can change channels in two ways: 
•  Press 
CHANNEL S  or  T on the front panel of the set-top, or 
press 
CHANNEL  +  or  - on the remote control to step through the 
channel selection. 
•   Enter the number of the channel you wish to view using the number 
keys on the...

  
 
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AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS 
Before you begin to install your QIP2500, review the following guidelines: 
•  For basic cable connections, use 75-ohm coaxial cables equipped 
with F-type connectors. You can fi nd coaxial cables in your local 
electronics store. 
•   For audio or video outputs, use cables equipped with RCA-type 
connectors. 
•   For the digital audio optical output, use a Toslink cable. 
•   Disconnect power from the QIP2500 before connecting or changing 
cable connections.  
Do not...

 QIP2500 User Guide 
 
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Important Safety Considerations 
 
Follow these important safety guidelines when positioning and 
connecting the set-top: 
•   Position the set-top with at least two inches of space above and on 
all sides. 
•   Do not block the slots and openings on the set-top. 
•   Do not place anything on top of the set-top. 
•   Do not position the set-top in an enclosed space that would restrict 
airflow around the unit. 
•   Do not position the set-top near any external heat source that...

  
 
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RECORDING YOUR CONNECTIONS  
 
 
Use this diagram to record cable connections on the rear panel. Later, 
you can use this diagram to reconnect your system if you move the 
equipment or add new equipment. 
Your home entertainment equipment may not have all connectors shown 
in the illustration, or it may have  connectors that are not shown here. 
Disconnect the power from the  QIP2500 before making or changing 
cable connections. Do not place another component or object on top of 
the QIP2500.  

 QIP2500 User Guide 
 
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CONNECTING YOUR QIP2500 
 
Standard TV Cabling 
Use 75-ohm coaxial cables to connec t your set-top to a standard TV. 
This is the most common cable connection and it provides all of the basic 
features of the QIP2500.  
If you connect the coaxial cable to the 
TO TV/VCR connector on the set-top 
and to the coaxial 
CABLE IN connector on the TV, you must tune your TV 
to channel 3 or 4. 
The method shown will not provide st ereo audio. Connect the set-top to 
the TV using...

  
 
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CONNECTING YOUR QIP2500 
 
Standard VCR Cabling 
To connect your VCR, you will need 75-ohm coaxial cables. The method 
shown lets you record the program you are watching, including 
Pay-Per-View events. You can also view videotapes. 
The method shown will not provide st ereo audio. Connect the set-top to 
the TV using standard RCA audio cables (left and right) to receive stereo 
audio on all channels, when available.  

 QIP2500 User Guide 
 
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CONNECTING YOUR QIP2500  
 
Composite Video and S-Video  
Connect the set-top using composite Video or S-Video outputs for stereo 
audio if available on your TV. 
Composite Video : Connect an RCA-type cable from the 
VIDEO port on 
the set-top to the 
VIDEO IN port on the TV. 
OR 
S-Video : Connect an S-Video cable from the 
S-VIDEO port on the set-top 
to the 
S-VIDEO IN port on the TV. 
When connecting the video path, never connect baseband composite 
video and S-Video at...

  
 
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CONNECTING YOUR QIP2500  
 
Composite VCR Cabling 
This diagram shows how to connect the set-top to a VCR using the audio 
connectors on the VCR.  
When connecting the video path, never connect baseband composite 
video and S-Video at the same time. Some entertainment equipment will 
not support both video inputs simultaneously.